Fifteen - Central Waters Brewing Company

ElderPuma

Wisconsin

4.94/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

15 poured dark brown to black with a brown one finger head.

Smell was rich bourbon, vanilla, toffee, overall pretty amazing.

The smell was outdone by the taste which was a complex mix of great bourbon flavor and vanilla notes which was supported perfectly by the underlying beer.

Moutfeel was excellent, the best I have ever experienced for a big ABV BA stout. Silky, smooth, rich and creamy without being too heavy.

This for me was the best BA stout I have ever had and that is saying something given the number of very highly rated versions I have had. The 26 months in the barrel seemed to have an amazing overall affect that allowed the beer and bourbon to completely meld and make for a perfect marriage.

Serving type: bottle

01-30-2013 13:17:55 | More by ElderPuma

spycow

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -7.2%

05-18-2013 17:40:31 | More by spycow

cadaugherty

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -7.2%

05-18-2013 00:08:48 | More by cadaugherty

ncaudle

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -18.1%

05-16-2013 19:48:27 | More by ncaudle

MarkFy

Illinois

5/5  rDev +9.2%

05-16-2013 02:27:50 | More by MarkFy

thedarkestlord

Illinois

5/5  rDev +9.2%

05-14-2013 19:01:42 | More by thedarkestlord

brystmar

New York

4.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-13-2013 03:56:11 | More by brystmar

ajzy

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +9.2%

05-12-2013 21:58:12 | More by ajzy

Duff27

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-11-2013 20:22:15 | More by Duff27

tclang

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +3.7%

05-11-2013 14:31:21 | More by tclang

Grfilwett

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-10-2013 16:04:13 | More by Grfilwett

Rand_ale_Thor

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-10-2013 15:13:42 | More by Rand_ale_Thor

doughanson78

Washington

4.25/5  rDev -7.2%

05-10-2013 04:40:12 | More by doughanson78

Shilt

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -7.2%

05-09-2013 17:55:14 | More by Shilt

OrangeAmps

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -18.1%

05-09-2013 03:49:59 | More by OrangeAmps

UWBadgerFan4Life

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +3.7%

05-08-2013 16:06:56 | More by UWBadgerFan4Life

littlebeer

California

4.25/5  rDev -7.2%

05-08-2013 08:04:12 | More by littlebeer

ahermsen

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-07-2013 14:05:54 | More by ahermsen

tut2528

Illinois

4.71/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

A: deep jet black in apperance, with a slight film of khaki colored head (but this was created due to forced carbonation. alcohol legs are definitely evident

S: big big chocolate, nice amount of coffee, and big bourbon booze, alcohol, and it is extremely well balanced.

T: excellent balance here. big bourbon, coffee, alcohol heat, sweet ass bourbon, light graham cracker, and a nice finish of vanilla.

M: full bodied, leaves a big bourbon note on the palate with a nice sugary sweetness

O: just fk'in fantastic and so stoked to finally try this. simply amazing brew and the complexity was awesome!

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 03:56:49 | More by tut2528

shagens

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +3.7%

05-02-2013 22:20:35 | More by shagens

Pete27lax

New York

4.25/5  rDev -7.2%

05-02-2013 17:33:29 | More by Pete27lax

jampics2

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-02-2013 12:53:25 | More by jampics2

Franch

New York

4.5/5  rDev -1.7%

04-29-2013 22:42:45 | More by Franch

emerge077

Illinois

4.05/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Quick review from written notes, thanks Aaron for sharing!

Black body with a ruby glint in the light, wispy tan foam on the surface has little staying power, leaving behind a small amount of random spotty lace around the edges of the glass.

Alcohol is very present in the aroma, plenty of whiskey barrel heat, a little one-dimensional.

Fudgy chocolate, toasted caramel, almond, roast malt and a bit of barrel char in the back. Tobacco, woody oak. Very dry finish.

Light bodied, it could use more heft to it, like most of CW's stouts. Overall it tastes solid, just a little boozy and thin for my taste personally.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 17:40:44 | More by emerge077

brycevolk

Ohio

5/5  rDev +9.2%

04-29-2013 13:13:01 | More by brycevolk